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Healing Beyond the Hospital: Why Connection Matters in Trauma Recovery
Clinical care is essential—but recovery often extends beyond what appointments can cover. This piece explores how peer support helps fill the gaps with connection, shared experience, and encouragement that meets survivors where they are.
From a Conversation to a Movement: The Story Behind TandemStride
When Matt Kalina’s brother, Mark Kalina Jr., survived a traumatic accident, recovery brought more questions than answers. One peer connection changed everything—and inspired TandemStride.
Who Counts as a Trauma Survivor?
If you’ve ever wondered whether your injury “counts” or whether support like TandemStride is meant for you, you’re not alone. Recovery comes in many forms—and all of it deserves support that matches.
A Normal Life is Possible
What started as a single conversation between two trauma survivors became the spark for something bigger.
Survivor Spotlight: Hanane’s Story
On February 13, 2012, Hanane’s life changed in an instant. A motor vehicle accident left her paralyzed from the chest down—an injury so severe she doesn’t remember being told she would never walk again.
After the Injury: Why Connection is Vital to Trauma Recovery
Each May, Trauma Awareness Month calls attention to the millions of people living with the lasting effects of traumatic injury. But awareness isn’t enough. What happens after the hospital discharge is often where the real challenges begin—and where support systems can fall short.
TandemStride Unveils Peer Support Platform for Trauma Survivors
With a mission to elevate survivorship, the innovative platform leverages the power of shared experiences, creating a national network of support for those navigating life-altering injuries.